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ASSISTING INTENSIVE TRAINING MODULE (40 HOURS)

The power of touch can awaken, empower and heal the body and spirit. In this two-weekend intensive training, you will learn practical tools that can be applied immediately to your practice and you will discover how to assist each pose in the PYC Flow sequence.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
  • Deepen your yoga practice through an embodied learning of each pose.
  • Learn how to effectively and safely assist students.
  • Create authentic connections with others.
  • Be a stand for and a contribution to transformation.
  • The ability to assist classes at Power Yoga Canada.

Mastering the art of assisting is not just a requirement but a cornerstone of delivering impactful and transformative yoga classes. All scheduled teachers across all PYC studios are required to complete the Assisting Level 1 40 hour Module.

We intentionally separated this training from the 200-hour program to give it the focus it deserves, ensuring it is not skimmed over and fully integrated into each teacher’s tool kit.

UPCOMING TRAININGS

  • PYC Niagara
    • October 4, 5, 18 & 19, 2025
    • Click here for additional details and to sign up!
  • PYC Sudbury (35 hours)
    • October 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2025
    • Click here for additional details and to sign up!
  • PYC Collingwood
    • November 6, 7, 8 & 9
    • Click here for additional details and to sign up!
  • PYC Oakville
    • November 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2025
    • Click here for additional details and to sign up!

Email assisting@poweryogacanada.com with any questions.

ASSISTING LEVEL 2 MODULE (20 HOURS)

Building upon the foundational assists and practices from the Assisting Intensive (40 hour module), you learn how to assist from intuition and adaptation.  You will learn how to create possibility through touch, expand your anatomical knowledge, learn how to adapt and assist to any body and any special population while building new confidence that is rooted in self-assurance through intuition.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
  • Awaken your intuition and listening
  • Create possibility through touch
  • Learn empowering assists
  • Expand your anatomy knowledge
  • Learn how to adapt and assist to any body and any special population
  • Build a new confidence that is rooted in self assurance through intuition

Prerequisite: Participants must be a graduate of PYC’s Assisting Intensive (40 HR Module)

UPCOMING TRAINING

Email assisting@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming trainings.

FUNDAMENTALS OF AYURVEDA MODULE (10 HOURS)

Transform your health and well-being with Ayurveda! Join Susan for this 2 day workshop that will teach you the fundamentals of Ayurvedic principles and practices. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the three doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha – and how they relate to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. You’ll also discover the importance of healthy digestion, and how to balance your Agni (digestive fire) and eliminate Ama (toxins) from your body.

We’ll delve deeper into the three gunas – Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas – and how they affect your mind and mood. You’ll also learn about the seven dhatus (tissues) in your body and how to maintain their balance for optimal health.

We’ll explore dinacharya, the Ayurvedic daily routine, and how to tailor it to your individual needs. You’ll discover the importance of seasonal routine and how to adjust your lifestyle and diet according to the changing seasons.

Join us and discover a new level of health and well-being as you learn the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your life and align with your true nature!

Susan is a certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant with 500 hours of training from the American Vedic Institute, and is excited to impart these teachings to you.

UPCOMING TRAINING
  • PYC Etobicoke
    • Saturday, April 11th & Sunday, April 12th, 2026
    • Click here for details and to sign up!

Email etobicoke@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming trainings.

CHAKRA AND ENERGY MODULE (20 HOURS)

The Chakras have been associated with the practice of yoga and meditation since their beginning. Shrouded in mysticism, they can sometimes be overlooked due to their complexity.

This 20 Hour Training will demystify the chakras; giving you a clearer understanding of these energy centres as a tool for teaching a powerful yoga class. You will learn simple practices to help heal yourself, including those moments when hitting your yoga mat.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
  • Get a clear understanding of chakras
  • Learn about the history and association between yoga & chakras
  • Understand how to use Chakras as a teaching tool
  • Learn simple practices to connect with your chakras
UPCOMING TRAINING
  • PYC Oakville
    • Saturday, November 8th & Sunday, November 9th
    • Click here for details and to sign up!

Email info@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming trainings.

CORPORATE PRIVATE TRAINING MODULE (25 HOURS)

Learn the fundamental skills needed to teach Private and Corporate Yoga in person and in our live interactive online classes.

You will leave feeling confident to guide anyone through the YTY formula which is a specifically designed sequence for #everyoneeverywhere.

Use the person RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU in a private setting at home or at the office as your student!  You will learn the magic of private yoga and corporate yoga as a teacher and a student. This advanced module is your opportunity to delve deep into an area of yoga study that you are passionate about.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
  • Opportunity to teach more classes
  • Learn a new flow and master the art of PRIVATE YOGA
  • Learn basic Yoga Massage skills to add to any class
  • Create your own Tool Kit for mobile yoga
  • Learn the pitfalls and successes of corporate yoga
  • Learn how to create a long-lasting clientele
  • Learn the magic of being a powerful teacher for ANY group in/or outside or the studio setting
  • 25hr Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits upon completion
UPCOMING TRAINING

Email ashley@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming trainings.

DEEP FLOW MODULE (6 HOURS)

In this empowering Module you will learn how to take the PYC Flow and create a Deep Flow class while still keeping the integrity of the promise of the practice and the flow of energy through the Chakras. You will learn how to use props to adapt poses for longer holds that create access to deep relaxation and surrender. You will learn the Deep Flow sequence and ways to adapt and enhance the flow to emphasis specific release points.

You will need to have a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training to participate in this Module.

Upon completion, the 6hrs can be used as Continuing Education Credits with Yoga Alliance.

UPCOMING TRAINING
  • PYC Oakville
    • Saturday, September 27th, 2025 from 1pm – 7pm Eastern
    • Click here for additional details and to sign up!

Email info@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming programs.

KIDS YOGA TRAINING MODULE (20 HOURS)

Unlock the joy and benefits of yoga for children with our 20-hour Kids Yoga Teacher Training Program! This specialized training is perfect for educators, childcare professionals, parents, and anyone passionate about introducing young minds to the world of yoga.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Dive into a structured curriculum designed to equip you with the skills to teach yoga to children of various ages. From basic poses to playful sequences, you’ll learn how to adapt yoga practices to meet the developmental needs of kids.
  • Interactive Lesson Planning: Master the art of creating engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans that keep children motivated and excited about yoga. Discover how to incorporate storytelling, games, and creative activities to make each class fun and memorable.
  • Practical Techniques: Gain hands-on experience with practical techniques for guiding children through yoga practices. Learn how to use props effectively, manage classroom dynamics, and address the unique needs of young students.
  • Connection Building: Develop strategies for connecting with children on their level, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Explore ways to nurture emotional and physical well-being through yoga, helping kids build confidence, focus, and resilience.
  • Personal Growth: Rediscover your own inner child and enhance your teaching presence. This program offers opportunities for self-reflection and growth, ensuring you bring both enthusiasm and mindfulness to your practice.

Whether you’re looking to enrich your existing skill set or start a new journey in teaching, this training will provide you with the tools and confidence to make a positive impact on children’s lives through yoga.

This is an ALL-LEVELS training and is perfect for school teachers, childcare providers, and yoga teachers. This is an in person teacher training which takes place in the studio. Online options are not available. Full attendance for the in-person sessions is required to obtain a certificate. Participants will need their mat, journal & pens, water & snacks.

UPCOMING TRAINING
  • October 2025
    • Saturday, October 18th from 9 am – 7 pm Eastern Time
    • Sunday, October 19th from 9 am – 7pm Eastern Time
    • The investment is $599 + HST (Early Bird discount of $50 if you register before September 19, 2025)
    • Click here to register!

Email info@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming trainings.

MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION TRAINING ONLINE (50 HOURS)

“Mindfulness is the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn

The Mindfulness Meditation 50 Hour Training is intended to empower participants to confidently lead mindfulness programs and meditation practices.

The program curriculum will cover core subjects including but not limited to the history and philosophy of traditional meditation and modern western mindfulness practice, neuroscience of mindfulness, clinical applications and trauma, cultivating kindness and compassion, mindful practices (other than sitting). Students will engage in and gain confidence in leading with traditional meditation techniques derived from Buddhist practices in a variety of styles.

While students will need to commit to building a consistent meditation practice in this program please note there will be teaching practicum in each session also that students will have to complete.

  • Fully online
  • This program earns 50 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education
  • Participants should always have a journal and pen at every session. A cushion for meditation is recommended. We will practice in many positions including a chair, laying down, and walking, and all accessibility needs can be accommodated.
UPCOMING TRAINING DATES
  • Hosted by Susan from PYC Etobicoke and Sarah from PYC City Centre

FREE Information Sessions

Join Susan and Sarah, owners of PYC Etobicoke and PYC City Centre for a FREE information session going over the NEW program designed to provide a 50 hour foundation for teaching Mindfulness and Meditation.

Questions? Reach out to citycentre@poweryogacanada.com and/or susan@poweryogacanada.com

POWER SCULPT TEACHER TRAINING with Melody May (10 HOURS)

In this 10hr Continuing Education Module you will learn how to teach a 60min Power Sculpt class. This challenging sequence has been created to accent your knowledge of the PYC Flow and how to incorporate mat pilates exercises in a strategic way to add targeted strength building and core stabilization. You will learn how to use props like bands and blocks to create specific intentional firing of muscles that will leave your students stronger and more versatile.

This Continuing Education Module is acknowledged as 10hr of Yoga Alliance credits.

You are required to have a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training to participate in this program. The sequence created is based within the framework of the PYC Flow and is accessible to all levels.

UPCOMING TRAINING
  • PYC Guelph
    • Sat, Dec 6 (12pm – 6pm) and Sun, Dec 7 (11:30am – 3:30pm)
    • Click here for additional details and to sign up!

Email info@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming trainings.

PRENATAL YOGA MODULE (20 HOURS)

Become a Prenatal Power Yoga Instructor. Join Tracy Hildebrand who will lead students through an educational weekend where one learns the essence and qualities of prenatal yoga, a 60-minute safe power yoga prenatal sequence, and an informative education on prenatal anatomy and childbirth.

In this specialized Prenatal Instructor Training Course, Power Yoga Canada will be providing prenatal education with a focus on the diastasis recti, pelvic floor, and abdominal toning. Students leave feeling confident and comfortable to handle the sensitivities around a woman’s growing prenatal body and apply their knowledge in leading prenatal classes.

Your Training includes:

  • Essence & Qualities of Prenatal Yoga
  • Prenatal anatomy including anatomic and physiology changes of
  • Pregnancy; Philosophy & Ethics and safety guidelines
  • 60 min Power Yoga Sequencing Practice with additional poses
  • Chakras & Mudras
  • Meditation & Breathwork
  • Abdominal, Pelvic floor and Vocal Toning
  • Partner work
  • Childbirth Education and Business Development
  • Prenatal Yoga Training Manual
  • Hands-on Training
  • Certificate of Prenatal Yoga Training
  • Relaxing Crystal Sound Bowl Baths
  • Safe Herbs for Mama & Babe

Upon completion, the 20hrs can be used as Continuing Education Credits with Yoga Alliance.

UPCOMING TRAINING
  • PYC Oakville
    • September 27 & 28, 2025
    • Click here for additional details and to sign up!

Email info@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming programs.

RESTORATIVE YOGA MODULE (20 HOURS)

Restorative is a style of yoga derived from the foundations of renowned yoga instructor B.K.S. Iyengar. Practitioners achieve both mental and physical relaxation by using various props to support their bodies into yoga postures which are often held for at least 10-20 minutes. The result is deep rest and well being. Restorative yoga is accessible to a substantial variety of age groups and special populations.

Our style of teaching emphasizes simplicity of posture and propping to ensure students remain in deep rest throughout the class. In this 20 hour training, students will be empowered to teach a 75 minute (or longer) restorative yoga class and will also learn how to teach restorative yoga when minimal props are available to them. The intention of the training is to provide a basic foundation of poses and theory, with a focus on functionality and maximizing simplicity and efficiency with poses and sequences.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
  • Learn the foundations of restorative yoga theory and practice and its effect on the brain and the body
  • Learn a minimum of 15 basic restorative poses with variations, using several prop variations
  • Gain the confidence to lead restorative yoga classes and/or empower your own restorative practice
  • Become skilled in creating simplified postures and sequences that allow your students to remain at rest during transitions
UPCOMING TRAINING
  • PYC City Centre
    • January 24 & 25, 2026
    • Click here for additional details and to sign up!

Email citycentre@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming trainings.

POWER YOGA STRENGTH TRAINING with Marni Weiner (6 HOURS)

For 200hr Yoga Teacher Trainers, learn how to level up your Power Yoga teaching with the use of hand weights, intentional pulsing and body weight. In this 6hr Module you will take the PYC Flow blueprint and learn how to sequence in intentional poses and series to strengthen, activate and fire up specifically targeted body parts. The health benefits of adding in light weights into a daily yoga practice has been proven to support muscle integrity as we age.

This Continuing Education Module is acknowledged as 6hr of Yoga Alliance credits.

UPCOMING TRAINING

Email info@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming trainings.

SUP YOGA TEACHER TRAINING WITH IZZY SURF YOGA (16 HOURS)

Spend one weekend on the water learning how to teach the Basic SUP Skills as outlined by Paddle Canada.  Create and teach a 1.5 hour SUP Yoga class following the PYC Flow Sequence as well as other practical and fun elements to create an amazing client experience!

After certification you will receive:

  • 16hrs Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits
  • 16hrs Power Yoga Canada Advanced Modules.
  • Paddle Canada Basic SUP Skills & Rescue.

You should have or be currently enrolled in your 200HR TT or have plans in the near future to attend. It is not advised to be instructing SUP Yoga until this is completed.

UPCOMING TRAINING

THAI YOGA TRAINING MODULE (40 HOURS)

Traditional Thai Yoga Therapy, also known as, Nuad Boran, is an ancient beautiful sacred holistic art. While it is a vital component of Traditional Thai Medicine, its beauty and power go far beyond medical theory or mechanical techniques. It is a form of communication, one body-being to another. It is a form of healing through compassionate touch and loving-heart-presence. It is play, it is serious medicine, it is art and dance.

In this Level 1 Thai Yoga Training, participants will deepen their knowledge of Thai medicine and yoga and embody the intricacies of Thai history, culture and Buddhism. This training is rooted in loving-heart-presence, connection, communication, compassionate touch and service to others. Level One invites each participant to be fully present while creatively expressing and exploring yoga stretches, deep compression, Sen line (energy) work, soft tissue manipulation, myofascial release, joint mobilization and releasing techniques, while blending them into a seamless healing treatment.

This program has been created for everyone. Previous yoga or body work training is not required. Each day of this training is broken down into material that is easy to learn and moves through non stressful and safe postures, theory, proper body mechanics, leverage techniques while effortlessly applying pressure, energy work and insight to prepare each student to learn how to safely offer a 1 hour Traditional Thai Yoga Treatment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Hands-On Healing Skills: Give deeply restorative Thai treatments

  • Rooted in Ritual & Presence: Touch with intention and awareness

  • Embodiment of Thai Wisdom: Learn ancient healing and culture

  • Accessible to All: No experience needed to begin

  • Tools for Transformation: Take-home practices for healing others

UPCOMING TRAINING
  • PYC Oakville
    • October 18-19 & 25-26
    • Saturdays 9am-7pm and Sundays 9am-5pm
    • Click here for additional details and to sign up

Email info@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming trainings.

TRAUMA SENSITIVE TRAINING MODULE (20 HOURS)

Trauma is a pervasive fact of modern life and can be experienced in many different ways: automobile or other accidents; sudden loss; surgery; assault; even as a first responder or as military personnel. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. How you handle trauma greatly influences the quality of your life and through this module, you will learn how to use yoga, meditation and breathing techniques to heal you of the past.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
  • Learn how to use specific tools to break the cycle of trauma existing in your body.
  • Gain access to new freedom, confidence and power by resolving reactions to traumatic events.
  • Create new connections with people who have also experienced trauma.
  • Break free from that which is holding you back from living a life you love.

This is an ALL-LEVELS training and is required to teach trauma-sensitive populations.

UPCOMING TRAINING

Email citycentre@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming trainings.

YIN YOGA MODULE (25 HOURS)

Yin Yoga is an introspective mat-based practice, where poses are held for a longer period and practitioners are invited to go inward to focus on their body, breath, and sensations.

Yin Yoga targets your connective tissue, your tendons, ligaments, joints, and bones. It is considered the counter practice to balance a regular power vinyasa flow or other high energy activities. In this weekend intensive program, you will be empowered to lead a yin yoga practice, for yourself and for others.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
  • Gain the confidence, ability, and practical knowledge to teach a 60, 75 or 90-minute yin yoga class
  • Learn to safely bring students in to and out of yin postures and provide them with adaptations for the poses
  • Learn the foundations of the practice, anatomy, and alignment as taught from a yin perspective
UPCOMING TRAINING
  • PYC City Centre
    • March 20, 21 and 22, 2026
    • Click here for additional details and to sign up!

Email citycentre@poweryogacanada.com to inquire about upcoming trainings.